29 Aug, 2007
There are two existing residential subdivisions in Baras: Hillside Homes and Bluestar. They are adjacent to each other in Barangay Concepcion near the Manila East Road and accessed by Latigo Drive. Bluestar consists of 1,615 low-cost housing units and occupies a total of more than nine hectares (see Table10). Hillside Homes was put up by the Shell plant in Pililla to house its employees, but no further information was supplied by the municipality and the homeowner’s association contact person. Read the rest of this entry »
15 Aug, 2007
There are three recent developments that may jumpstart the tourism industry in Baras. First is the entry of the TAT company through the construction of an initial nine-hole golf course in Barangays San Jose and San Juan, near the Baras-Pinugay Road. The development is currently hampered by difficulties in securing government permits but the company ultimately wants to establish an eighteen-hole golf course with a complementary residential portion. Secondly, the Philippine Tourism Industry has undertaken the development of a two-hectare area surrounding Kay Ungga Falls. Thirdly, the Baras-Pinugay Development Association (BPDA) is spearheading a forest-based project for Sitio San Roque in Barangay Pinugay through the help of the Miriam PEACE Foundation. The said area is a former reforestation showcase of the Manila Seedling Bank and the project is centered on initiating two major economic activities: agroforestry among the upland farmers and ecotourism catering to outdoor / nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Read the rest of this entry »
10 Aug, 2007
In terms of sales volume and value, agribusiness is the most important economic component of Baras, posting an approximate sales of 350 million annually. The municipality’s proximity to Metro Manila and its topography makes it ideal for agribusiness with a focus on livestock raising. Read the rest of this entry »
1 Aug, 2007
Next to farming, fishing is the most common source of income for the local population. According to the municipal agriculturist, there are no fishpen owners in Baras. Instead, the fishermen rely on daily fishing for their livelihood. The Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources states that the municipality has 587 hectares of fishing ground in Laguna de Bay and 3 hectares of fishing ground in the river, brooks, creeks, and brooks of the municipality. There are three coastal barangays: Santiago, Mabini and Evangelista. Read the rest of this entry »
